Houston-based oilfield services provider Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) has been awarded a wellwork integrated services contract by ExxonMobil Iraq Ltd. for refurbishment of wells in the first phase of development in West Qurna, one of the largest oil fields in southern Iraq.

Halliburton will provide on-site logistics and technical support for both rigless and rig-assisted workovers. Other services provided by Halliburton include provision of a workover rig, coiled tubing, slickline services, logging, production enhancement and well testing.

"We believe Halliburton's strong presence in Iraq, coupled with our technical leadership, was a factor in securing this contract from ExxonMobil Iraq Ltd.," says Dave Lesar, Halliburton chairman, president and chief executive. "We're pleased to see our investment and commitment to provide services within Iraq being recognized by companies such as ExxonMobil and its West Qurna (Phase 1) project co-venturers."